[He takes it and balks at his blank the contact list is for a heartbeat, eyes darting up to give Shouto a disbelieving look that also carries the smallest hint of pity, because goddammit man, that's even less that he'd thought!]
Here. Call me when you feel lost or just want to talk.
[That's not a very manly offer, but it's one he feels is right to extent. After all they're classmates and both stuck in this together, right? When he hands the phone back Shouto has a contact more, email, phone number and all.]
Good. [Stepping back he shuffles his feet, putting his weight from one foot to the other before he runs a hand through the back of his hair with a sigh.]
...What now? Before I forget it, if any of your friends needs my help they can call me too. Call it payback for being a jerk earlier.
[This entire conversation has Shouto off balance. Then again his closest companion is probably Silver and they don't exactly talk about their feelings.
So this is all... strange and new.]
... When were you a jerk?
[Did that even happen? Shouto's honestly awful at picking up on other people's... everything.]
What?! You don't even realized that?! Back when I was making fun of your lack of-
Oh, you know what! You're a dog! You're like a big socially maladjusted puppy that was raised in a room full of cats and who only knows how to meow and doesn't get why you can't climb on trees now thanks to it, this is so sad!!
[He had no clue! He utterly had no clue or he would have done something about it sooner!!]
[He keeps flailing comically for a moment longer before he finishes his emotional outburst with a loud sniff -- and then reaches over the fence to try and ruffle Shouto's hair with a weak smile on his face.]
I know. You look more like a flabbergasted koala right now.
[There, there, koala-kun. There's nothing better to defuse overly emotional situations between men than ramping up the nonsense and wrapping it into the guise of teasing.]
[Okay, enough of that. Leaning back Cutter gives him a grin that's a bit wider and reaches his eyes again as if he'd just been made a compliment.]
So I've heard. I just think it's more manly to be true to your emotions and help those in need when you can. I'm not gonna let you stay that isolated, dude.
[Weird can be used as a way of calling him interesting, and it's not negatively judging like "gross" or "really strange" could be. It also means that he's unpredictable and unique, which are both really good!]
Trust is the most important thing to build relationships on, and you can count on me to hold my word and never backstab you. If you can give me the same we'll be fine.
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That's just how we grew up.
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[He watches him curiously, wanting to learn to understand him better.]
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Even if I think it's frustrating, I can't do anything about it.
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[He holds out his hand to Shouto.]
Give me your phone for a moment.
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There are the people in Retrospec, but they're not technically in his contact list.]
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Here. Call me when you feel lost or just want to talk.
[That's not a very manly offer, but it's one he feels is right to extent. After all they're classmates and both stuck in this together, right? When he hands the phone back Shouto has a contact more, email, phone number and all.]
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So he blinks when he gets his phone back and looks briefly baffled.]
... You might get a lot of calls.
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[He blinks and leans back, clearing his throat. God, at least he didn't grip Todoroki's hands like a total sap.]
What I mean to say is... I really... Don't care. I offered so you take it, 'kay? Sorry I made fun of your lack of friends before.
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More intense than he was expecting. Or used to.]
... Alright. It's a deal.
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...What now? Before I forget it, if any of your friends needs my help they can call me too. Call it payback for being a jerk earlier.
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So this is all... strange and new.]
... When were you a jerk?
[Did that even happen? Shouto's honestly awful at picking up on other people's... everything.]
I feel like I need to apoligize for this tag
Oh, you know what! You're a dog! You're like a big socially maladjusted puppy that was raised in a room full of cats and who only knows how to meow and doesn't get why you can't climb on trees now thanks to it, this is so sad!!
[He had no clue! He utterly had no clue or he would have done something about it sooner!!]
you don't need to
He just looks even more lost now. Just... what's happening in front of him right now?]
... I'm not a puppy.
[He can respond to that much.]
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I know. You look more like a flabbergasted koala right now.
[There, there, koala-kun. There's nothing better to defuse overly emotional situations between men than ramping up the nonsense and wrapping it into the guise of teasing.]
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... You're really weird.
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So I've heard. I just think it's more manly to be true to your emotions and help those in need when you can. I'm not gonna let you stay that isolated, dude.
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O... kay. If you're sure.
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I am! Don't you trust me?
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Hm...]
I don't distrust you.
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Trust is the most important thing to build relationships on, and you can count on me to hold my word and never backstab you. If you can give me the same we'll be fine.
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[One, they're not in the same career field. Two, that has never crossed Shouto's mind in his whole life.]
I can promise that back.
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[God, he can see this is going to be a lot of work. It'll be a fun challenge!]
Good! How about next weekend? Do you already have something planned? We could go tot he mall and try hanging out there.
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